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That depends on the size of the pool And what sort of system you intend to install.the conversion only involves fitting the element to the filtration system and the electronic controls then putting the required amount of salt in the pool.
You have a choice in the type of salt you use
1 sodium chloride or common salt you will find this the easiest to get hold of or
2 Magnesium and potassium chloride available from magnablu which are much better for you and good for your garden.
I suggest that you speak to a local pool professional about your options.
What else can I help you with?
How do you convert a fresh water pool to a salt water pool?
Add salt
Can you convert a painted pool into a salt water pool?
Simply put any pool can be a salt water pool, even an above ground pool.
What is a fresh water swimming pool?
A fresh water swimming pool is a swimming pool that does not use a saltwater chlorinator. A pool that used a salt water chlorinator has salt added to it to so that a salt water chlorinator can electronically convert part of the salt into chlorine. A fresh water pool has chlorine added to it directly either manually or Automatically.
How often would you need a pool maintenance person when you convert a chloride water pool to a salt water pool?
two or three days a week
Will switching from chlorine chemical system to a salt water system ruin pool?
No A salt water pool is in fact also chlorine pool, the difference being that with a salt water pool a salt water chlorinator converts the salt that is in the water into chlorine gas which is then dissolved into the water while the filter is running. the conversion wont have any adverse effects on the pool.
You currently have an above ground pool using a Baquacil not chlorine based system Can you convert this system to salt without problems?
You first have to convert the pool to a chlorine system As a salt water system is a chlorine system.
Can salt evaporate with pool water?
Yes, salt can evaporate with pool water. As pool water evaporates, the salt content remains in the pool. When the water evaporates, the salt will be left behind and may accumulate in the pool. Regular testing and monitoring of the pool water chemistry is important to maintain the proper salt levels.
Does a salt water pool system absolutely require a titanium heater?
Salt water pools are high in free chlorides, which will cause chloride stress corrosion cracking in stainless steel heaters. Copper heaters will react with the salt water and turn the pool green. Im afraid that very noble and very expensive materials are required to heat a salt water pool.
How do you convert a chlorine pool to a salt water pool?
Converting to a salt water pool requires the installation of a chlorine generator, and the salt for the pool water. Salt water pool are in fact chlorine pools the difference lays in the fact that chlorine is produced by running salt water through electrodes that in turn releases chlorine from the salt which is usually Sodium chloride (common salt) It may pay to also look at A new more environmentally friendly and healthier alternative By looking at Magnesium and potassium chloride salts.
Can you convert a chlorine pool to a sea salt pool?
Yes you can convert to a salt system. As you know a chemical component of salt is chlorine so it works just as well, however, unless you change the metals used on your stairs and other fixtures in and around your pool the salt water will be corrosive and you will see the effects in about 3 or 4 years of use. New pools being built with salt systems use metals that salt water will not corrode, such as brass.
Can you use water softener salt for a pool salt system?
There are two types of salt based pool chlorinators. More expensive and less common are those with a separate salt tank and these will normally use tablet salt for water softeners. The more common type is where salt is added to the swimming pool itself. In the UK we most commonly use PDV salt - that is Pure Dried Vacuum Salt or table salt. Granular salt for water softeners can be used. Tablet salt for water softeners should be avoided unless you have a white liner, because the tablets may bleach spots on the pool liner before dissolving. Julian Hobday of KindWater.
Do you ad salt to a salt water pool?
No. salt water is salt water. it already has salt in it
